Eating Disorder Treatment and Help

2010-09-15T11:18:00.001-07:00

So excited for this weekend! I'm visiting an old friend in San Diego... WOOT!

2010-09-15T11:15:00.001-07:00

Thinking about taking a hike this afternoon, anyone in? Hiking

2010-07-27T17:14:00.001-07:00

Religion is for people who are afraid they'll go to hell. Spirituality is for people who have been there. quote

Words Worth Your Time

2010-07-23T15:44:00.000-07:00

It's no secret that eating disorders are considered devastating diseases and in many cases they are coupled with drug addictions.Finding information on either or both of these that's reliable isn't easy to find on the Internet these days with every Joe-Shmoe posting his thoughts or beliefs out there claiming them to be the real deal.

When I find such a gem- I share the words with you. Enjoy your new found knowledge and may it bring you many years of happiness.

Lasting Welness

2010-07-19T10:45:00.000-07:00

I found this great article about Cliffside's opinions about Eating Disorder Treatment:

Find An Eating Disorder Center Dedicated To Lasting Wellness

'An eating disorder is a resilient disease. By the same token, eating disorder treatment must be a sustained process. The most successful eating disorder center is the one that helps its clients develop the strength and skills they'll need over the long run. In the end, there's no better way to build a foundation for meaningful recovery.

Those principles, in turn, are the bedrock of Cliffside Malibu's treatment philosophy....(more)'

This wonderful little piece talks about the luxurious alcohol and eating disorders other general information about eating disorder treatment programs.

Help Line

2010-07-13T09:19:00.000-07:00

If you or someone you love suffers from an addiction, deciding to do something about it is the most important decision you can make. The next step is a critical one. Will you seek treatment, counseling or rehab, or do you need honest and experienced advice on what to do and where to go for assistance? Cliffside Malibu offers a toll-free help line and we strongly encourage you to call us. Our help line is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by experienced and supportive counselors. They have helped thousands of people like you by answering questions, providing consultations, offering advice and encouragement, or simply listening to your concerns with a sympathetic ear.

Dance:Love:Sing:Live

2010-07-06T14:57:00.000-07:00

Eating Disorders Recovery Programs

2010-06-24T13:21:00.000-07:00

'...Cliffside Malibu, a prestigious eating disorders treatment center on the Malibu coast, has long been a leading light in the California treatment community. Now, the center is pleased to announce its renewed commitment to helping clients win the long-term fight against eating disorders.

An eating disorder is a resilient disease. By the same token, treatment of eating disorders must be a sustained process. The most successful eating disorder treatment centers are the ones that help its clients develop the strength and skills they'll need over the long run. In the end, there's no better way to build a foundation for meaningful recovery.

Those principles, in turn, are the bedrock of Cliffside Malibu's treatment philosophy.

With its expert caregivers and posh amenities, Cliffside Malibu is a world-class institution. The center has always catered to an elite clientele. Now Cliffside is expanding its mission, with the goal of delivering the best care on the planet to those individuals who need it. At Cliffside Malibu, nothing less than excellence will ever be acceptable...(more)'

This article touches on Cliffside Malibu as one of the prestigious eating disorder treatment centers in California.

A couple other pieces on Cliffside Malibu below:

Individualized Treatment Within Holistic Drug Addiction Treatment Facilities: '..The best drug addiction treatment facilities, then, are those which provide the best aftercare services to their clients...(more)'

Specialized Drug Addiction Treatment Facility In America: '...The best drug addiction treatment facility, then, is one which provide the best aftercare services to their clients...(more)'

What Long Term Drug Addiction Recovery Entails: '...Those clients who complete the process successfully are invariably the ones who receive the best possible support along the way-which means that the most effective addiction recovery facilities are always those which pamper their residents...(more)'

Searching For The Best Articles On Drug Addiction: '..."Finding articles on drug addiction is always an arduous process," said a representative from Cliffside Malibu's clinical team. "It's our role as a treatment center to make it easier, by providing our residents with everything from articles on drug addiction,..(more)'

A Safe, Supportive Environment

2010-06-21T09:00:00.000-07:00

'...Your detox program can only succeed to the extent that it helps your body recover from the physical dependencies associated with addiction in a safe, supportive environment. Drug addiction works by warping an addict’s metabolism so that he or she literally needs drugs to sustain normal systemic function. Drug and alcohol detoxification both work by gently weaning your body off of drugs and drug chemicals, thus allowing for the restoration of normal metabolic function....(more)'~Cliffside Malibu

Getting help to get better forever, not only for tomorrow is what Cliffside Malibu is all about. If you or a loved one needs help call 1.800.501.1988 and speak to a caring professional day or night.

Keep Dreamin'

2010-06-18T11:35:00.000-07:00

Continued Learning

2010-06-16T09:30:00.000-07:00

Some really great piece were written about the importance of drug rehabs and the services they offer, for getting better for tomorrow not just today:

Understanding The Detox Process

'...The most effective drug detox center is the one that understands the importance of long-term healing. Drug detox and recovery doesn't happen overnight, after all. On the contrary, detox patients need intensive support over the course of many months in order to get better. In the end, anything less is and can only be a recipe for failure...(more)'

This piece touches on the importance of drug addiction and drug detox.

The Most Exclusive Drug Treatment Center Is Also The Most Effective

'...The most exclusive drug treatment center is one that understands the importance of long-term healing. Addiction recovery doesn't happen overnight, after all. On the contrary, drug treatment patients need intensive support over the course of many months in order to get better. In the end, anything less is and can only be a recipe for failure.

It's precisely those principles, in turn, which inform Cliffside Malibu's ever-evolving approach to client evaluation and treatment...(more)'

This piece shows some general information regarding the residential drug treatment centers at Cliffside Malibu.

Holistic Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center in California

'...Cliffside Malibu's commitment to the long-term health of its clients is beyond question. But not all drug treatment centers share Cliffside's philosophy. In fact, many of the most well-known clinics in the Los Angeles area focus almost exclusively on the short-term successes of their patients-with obvious and often disastrous consequences for those patients' long-term health.

Cliffside administrators, for their part, have always believed that those sorts of deficiencies are absolutely unacceptable...(more)'

This riveting piece talks of Cliffside Malibu's drug treatment programs and their overall drug treatment process.

Understanding is the key to success. Enjoy.

The Industry is ever changing- see how

2010-06-08T12:41:00.000-07:00

Here are a few great pieces about the drug rehab industry, you never know what you might learn!

Holistic Treatments

'...The most effective rehabilitation programs for addictive drugs are ones that understand the importance of long-term healing. Addiction recovery doesn't happen overnight, after all. On the contrary, drug abuse addiction patients need intensive support over the course of many months in order to get better. In the end, anything less is and can only be a recipe for failure...(more)'

This piece touches on drug abuse addiction and drug addiction advice

Finding Drug Treatment Centers

'...The most effective drug treatment centers are ones that understand the importance of long-term healing. Addiction recovery doesn't happen overnight, after all. On the contrary, drug treatment patients need intensive support over the course of many months in order to get better. In the end, anything less is and can only be a recipe for failure...(more)'

This article goes on about: drug treatment centers and drug treatment program

Knowing the Facts...

'...Many people live for years dependent on alcohol or drugs because they don't want to go into addiction therapy. You don't want to be one of these people. Call us at Cliffisde Malibu today so we can allay your fears about treatment.

Things like plasma TV, wireless broadband Internet access and gourmet meals wont cure your addiction. But all those things offer addiction therapy in another way. They simply make you feel good. Do you think you'll get more from addiction therapy if you're tired, bored, frustrated, or uncomfortable? ...(more)'

This piece speaks about addiction to drugs and addictions in general.

All of these pieces are fountains of information, advice and inspiration. Enjoy!

Long-term Success of Recovery: Health and Wellness News

2010-06-07T11:27:00.000-07:00

'Cliffside Malibu, an exclusive recovery clinic on the Malibu coast, has long been a leading light in the California treatment community. Now, the center is pleased to announce its renewed commitment to providing clients with holistic alcohol treatment.

Alcoholism is both a physical and psychological disease. By the same token, alcohol treatment must promote both physical and psychological wellness. The most effective alcohol treatment facilities are those which help their clients heal in body as well as in mind. In the end, there's simply no other way to ensure the long-term success of the recovery process.

Those principles, in turn, lie at the very heart of Cliffside Malibu's treatment philosophy...(more)'

Article: Best Methods To Treat Substance Abuse

2010-06-03T11:50:00.000-07:00

'...In the hills above the Malibu coast is a substance abuse recovery center with a long record of clinical success. The substance abuse treatment center's licensed counselors and therapists are leading figures in their respective fields. No less importantly, they all care deeply about their work. The day you enroll in one of the center's exclusive drug abuse programs will be the day you start remembering that tomorrow is and ought to be a thing worth waking up for. Don't wait any longer to finally make the right choice...(more)'

Eating Disorders

2010-06-02T11:12:00.000-07:00

To view the full article please click here:

'...An eating disorder is a resilient disease. By the same token, treatment of eating disorders must be a sustained process. The most successful eating disorder treatment center is the one that helps its clients develop the strength and skills they'll need over the long run. In the end, there's no better way to build a foundation for meaningful recovery.

Those principles, in turn, are the bedrock of Cliffside Malibu's treatment philosophy...' (Cliffside Malibu)

Get Better Forever...Not Just Tomorrow

2010-05-27T15:18:00.000-07:00

'..."The point of drug treatment programs is to help a patient get better forever," said a representative from Cliffside Malibu's clinical team. "A few months or even a few years of sobriety simply isn't good enough. As a drug treatment facility, it's our role to provide drug treatment programs and to ensure that our clients get all the support they need for as long as they need it."

Statements like those suggest that Cliffside will continue to outperform its competitors in the months and years ahead.

Cliffside Malibu's commitment to the long-term health of its clients is beyond question. But not all luxury drug treatment centers share Cliffside's philosophy. In fact, many of the most well-known drug treatment facilities specializing in exclusive cocaine treatment and heroin treatment in the Los Angeles area focus almost exclusively on the short-term successes of their patients-with obvious and often disastrous consequences for those patients' long-term health...'

Eating disorders rarely acting alone to distroy your life, they are usually partnered with a drug problem it could be something like laxatives or as severe as cocaine or heroin. Regardless- you need help...read the rest of the article here.

Treatment Centers Of America

2010-05-26T23:03:00.000-07:00

This content was taken from an article, to view the full article click here:

'... Cliffside Malibu, an exclusive drug addiction recovery clinic on the Malibu coast, has long been a leading light in the California treatment community. Now, the center is pleased to announce its renewed commitment to providing clients with the utmost elegance on the road to wellness.

The treatment process for drug addicts is always an arduous experience. Those drug addicts who complete the process successfully are invariably the ones who receive the best possible support along the way-which means that the most effective drug addiction treatment clinics are always those which pamper drug addicts. In the end, there's simply no better way to build a solid foundation for sustainable recovery.

Those principles, in turn, comprise the core of Cliffside Malibu's treatment philosophy...' (Cliffside Malibu)

ED doesn't act alone

2010-05-26T10:51:00.000-07:00

'... Luxury treatment centers are simply better equipped to provide drug addiction support and meet the material and emotional needs of their clients-with obvious benefits for those clients' long-term health...

"Luxury addiction treatment isn't just about pampering people," said another Cliffside clinician. "At the end of the day, it's about changing lives, even saving lives. At Cliffside Malibu, we never forget what's at stake in the drug recovery process and in finding reliable drug addiction resources." ...' (Sound good so far... keep reading here.)

Eating disorders are normally not a stand alone disease meaning that it is usually accompanied by another mental disorder such as substance abuse, depression, or anxiety and panic disorders. When you have a drug addiction then, seeking help at a facility that combines drug rehab with eating disorder treatment is the best thing.... ~Cliffside Malibu

Pain Killer Treatment the Holistic Way

2010-05-24T10:21:00.000-07:00

I found this great piece about Holistic treatments, more specifically for Pain Killer Addictions. Here is part of the piece (You can read the whole thing here):

'[Malibu, CA] - Rehab industry experts routinely cite Cliffside Malibu as among the most effective residential inpatient drug treatment institutions in the world. Now the prestigious pain killer treatment clinic on the Malibu coast stands poised to cement that reputation, by announcing a renewed commitment to ensuring the physical comfort and emotional well-being of its residents.

Luxury pain killer treatment centers are more successful than their bargain-rate competitors. It might seem crass to frame the issue so starkly, but the facts are too important to be obscured by gentle language. In the end, luxury pain killer treatment centers are simply better equipped to meet the material and emotional needs of their clients-with obvious benefits for those clients' long-term health.

Those principles, in turn, are the bedrock of Cliffside Malibu's treatment philosophy.

A successful private drug treatment facility is recognizable both by the quality of its caregivers and the elegance of its amenities. In serving an exclusive list of elite clients, Cliffside Malibu has historically excelled on both fronts. As the center moves forward with its new initiative, those clients are certain to reap tremendous benefits.

"Pain killer treatment is always an arduous process," said a representative from Cliffside Malibu's clinical team. "It's our role as a pain killer treatment center to make it easier, by providing our residents with everything from gourmet meals to high thread-count sheets. We believe that our long record of success proves the effectiveness of our strategies."

Cliffside's competitors, meanwhile, can hardly make the same claims about their own treatment efforts.

It's easy for a luxury pain killer treatment facility to put up a good front in its online advertising brochure. It's harder, though, for that facility to provide its residents with the utmost elegance on a day-by-day basis. Unfortunately, many California luxury pain killer treatment patients learn the hard way that you can't always believe what you read on the Internet..'

Private Drug Treatment

2010-05-21T18:01:00.000-07:00

Today I read this Press Release about private drug treatment programs. You can read the whole Press Release by Click Here!

"Primary drug treatment is the beginning of the healing process, not the end," said another Cliffside clinician. "At Cliffside Malibu, we understand that our clients trust us to help them get better forever, and we do everything in our power to do exactly that. Our commitment to sober living is a product of that underlying philosophy."

It's relatively easy to find private drug treatment programs in Los Angeles. It's much harder, though, to find private drug treatment programs that genuinely care about the long-term health of its clients. The caregivers at Cliffside Malibu are remarkable both for their professional expertise and for their personal passion. As Cliffside's successful graduates have learned firsthand, that combination can make all the difference in the world.

If you need more information:

Cliffside Malibu is a residential drug treatment center specializing in roxycodone treatment in Malibu, California. For further details about Cliffside's treatment methods, amenities, or other general information about such topics as xanax treatment, please call 1-800-501-1988 or visit our Web site at www.cliffsidemalibu.com.

Eating Disorder Treatment

2010-04-09T10:19:00.000-07:00

I found this article on Cliffside Malibu:

"Your eating disorder is just a channel in which you use to vent. You use your eating disorder as a coping mechanism. It is very difficult for people to admit that they have an eating disorder. It is very important that you understand right now that you are NOT alone! There is help available so that you do not have to live this way anymore. Good treatment for eating disorders usually will consist of several treatment options rather than just one in particular. Often an intervention can be designed if you are unwilling to seek help on your own and then it is recommended that you enter long term in patient residential care so that you can learn nutritional and other ways to manage your illness.

You might need in patient treatment if out patient treatment has not worked for you in the past, if you have suffered from extreme weight loss, or if the effects of binging and purging have gotten to the point where you need to be hospitalized. In patient treatment for eating disorders in as unrestrictive as possible while still ensuring your safety. Any other psychiatric problems that you might have will also be addressed while you are in treatment. This is the very best thing that you can do for yourself."

If you think that it is time to seek help give them a call: 1-800-501-1988.

2010-03-24T18:12:00.000-07:00

I found this article about overeating and addictive behavior written by Clayton College(http://www.ccnh.edu/).

Overeating and Addictive Behavior

“Just one more.” When balance in life is lacking, a person will often fill the void with behavior that attempts to remedy the imbalance. The behavior becomes addictive when it provides some short-term illusion of filling that void but, like a pocket with a hole in it, it is never filled. The hope lies in fixing the hole. The first step is identification of the issue as an issue.

Addictive behavior manifests in many ways, from codependent relationships, to drug or alcohol abuse, but a very common one is overeating. A person is more likely to overeat when feeling stressed, overtired, or is in transition. If one can avoid these conditions, she can reduce the likelihood of overeating. In an attempt to energize yourself, you can accomplish the quite the opposite. When food is used as comfort, the result is usually discomfort. If you want to energize yourself, exercise is more effective than eating-for-comfort.

Try answering these questions to determine if you are eating in an addictive manner: Do you fail to notice what your food tastes like? Do you still hunger for the experience of eating after you have eaten your meal? Do you eat while distracted? Answering yes to any of these can indicate that you are eating “robotically” and possibly need to address overeating.

When you are overeating you are ignoring your real needs, keeping yourself emotionally numb, and using food to distract ourselves from dealing with the underlying need.

To thrive and feel good about yourself you must feel a flow of loving energy in your life. This means setting appropriate boundaries yourself and taking responsibility for yourself and your feelings. This also means increasing the honesty and clarity of communication with yourself and with others. Some of us strive to keep others around us happy, and as a protective measure, tell ourselves things like “I never get angry.” This dishonest communication can lead to a building up of unresolved issues.

Therapy may be helpful if you have unresolved issues that are diminishing your ability to enjoy your life.

This article was written on behalf of Clayton College. For more information on Addictive behavior or to learn about what degree programs Clayton College, Clayton College of Natural Health, Clayton Natural Health offers, please visit http://www.ccnh.edu/ or call 1-800-323-8232.

Cliffside Malibu Offers Eating Disorder Treatment

2010-02-03T16:23:00.000-08:00

I was checking out the Eating Disorders page on the Cliffside Malibu site and realized it has a lot of great information.

Since they are known for their Drug Rehab Programs the public may not realize that they also treat eating disorders and dual diagnosis (mental disorders + eating disorders, or an eating disorder + a drug abuse problem). So, I thought I`d make sure my readers knew that Cliffside Malibu is a beautiful place to recover from anorexia, bulimia or any other eating disorder, in addition to the drug and alcohol abuse.

They provide an experienced staff, programs that are proven to work, an after-care plan to support you long term and very private and exclusive facilities.

All you have to provide is the willpower and desire to succeed.

Together you can conquer your eating disorder and go back to having a normal, healthy life.

Dealing with an Eating Disorder

2009-10-21T18:04:00.000-07:00

It`s surprising how many people do not know how common eating disorders really are!

According to the South Carolina Department of Health:

• It is estimated that 8 million Americans have an eating disorder – seven million women and one million men

• One in 200 American women suffers from anorexia

• Two to three in 100 American women suffers from bulimia

• Nearly half of all Americans personally know someone with an eating disorder

• An estimated 10 – 15% of people with anorexia or bulimia are males

Reading those stats really opened up my own eyes, even though I have previously suffered from an eating disorder myself. Especially the last statement: "An estimated 10 – 15% of people with anorexia or bulimia are males", since I am a young man who suffered from bulimia nervosa . You can read all about my story on the Squidoo Lens here: Eating Disorders and News.

It really just goes to show you that you never really know what someone is going through personally. For years I didn`t know my sister/best friend was actually bulimic. I knew she ate a lot and stayed thin, but I had no idea she was binging and purging. I thought she was just blessed with a higher metabolism than me, or she worked out more than I did. Little did I know she was slowing killing herself and was dealing with major depression issues.

So, before you judge next time, think twice. You never know what someone is really going through.